Yemeni conjoined twins to be transported to Riyadh following King Salman directive

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Updated 10 May 2022
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Yemeni conjoined twins to be transported to Riyadh following King Salman directive

  • The twins are named Mawaddah and Rahmah and are joined together at the lower chest and abdomen

RIYADH: King Salman has directed the transfer of a set of Yemeni conjoined twin girls to the King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh for medical examinations and to explore the possibility of their separation.

The twins are named Mawaddah and Rahmah and are joined together at the lower chest and abdomen.

The supervisor general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and the head of the medical team for separating conjoined twins Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah explained that the king’s humanitarian gesture is an extension of his many humanitarian acts towards the needy all around the world.

He added that King Salman attaches great importance to the Saudi National Program for Separating Conjoined Twins and that the program is supported by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The initiative is a continuation of the Kingdom’s various humanitarian services to Arab and Muslim countries and the world at large, Al-Rabeeah added.


Expert Hub initiative bridges media talent, industry leaders

Updated 31 January 2026
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Expert Hub initiative bridges media talent, industry leaders

RIYADH: The fifth Saudi Media Forum, to be held from Feb. 2-4, has launched the Expert Hub initiative to give practitioners and young talent direct access to national media leaders through focused one-on-one meetings.

Designed as a voluntary bridge between generations, the initiative fosters in-depth discussions to empower the next generation of professionals in a dedicated forum space, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

By building these personal connections, the initiative strengthens Saudi media and helps participants gain experience and lasting professional networks.

The forum is a leading annual platform for media professionals and decision-makers. The 2026 event, under the theme “Media in a Shaping World,” will feature more than 150 sessions and 300 speakers.

The event reflects the Kingdom’s growing cultural and media landscape and its role as a regional hub for industry dialogue, the SPA added.